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In this guide, we look at the potential pros and cons of rainwater harvesting & collection.   Summary – Pros & Cons Of Rainwater Harvesting & Collection Firstly, What Is Rainwater Harvesting & Collection? We discuss what rainwater harvesting and collection is, and other key aspects in this guide.   Potential Pros Is Already Used … Read more

Each type of meat produced for consumption has a different sustainability footprint. That sustainability footprint can be influenced by different factors. In this guide, we look at the different factors that might impact how sustainable a type of meat is, as well as compare the sustainability of different meats to each other. This guide is … Read more

Certain parts of the fashion industry have received attention over the years relating to claims of environmental damage and unsustainable practices. In this guide, we discuss the different aspects of sustainability in the fashion industry right now, and whether fashion can actually be sustainable. This guide is complementary to our guide on the overall pros … Read more

In the guide below, we discuss whether clothes and textiles can be recycled. We also consider the different issues related to clothes and textiles recycling. Understanding these issues might help in improving sustainability in the overall fashion and textile industry. This guide is complementary to our separate guide on the overall pros and cons of … Read more

In this guide, we list the leading causes of death worldwide, and in specific countries.   Summary – Leading Causes Of Death Worldwide Diseases that affect the heart (or blood flow to the heart, or arteries that carry blood to the heart) are the leading causes of death worldwide at the moment Cancer, strokes and … Read more

The most polluted and least polluted cities and countries in the world depend on which pollution indicator is being measured. In this guide, we look at those indicators, and which cities and countries might rank higher and lower on different lists. It’s worth noting that level of pollution is one of the factors that makes … Read more

In this guide, we look at whether a country’s economic growth (of GDP) can be environmentally sustainable We also specifically look at whether economic growth can be decoupled or separated from environmental degradation and resource use. Potential answers to these questions have an important bearing on whether countries can continue to engage in economic growth … Read more

Water recycling, also referred to as water reclamation or reuse, may have a number of potential benefits. However, there may be some potential drawbacks too. In the guide below, we list and explain the potential pros and cons of water recycling.   Summary – Potential Pros & Cons Of Water Recycling, Reuse & Reclamation Firstly, … Read more

Saving water at work is obviously highly dependent on a few factors. In this guide, we look at potential individual, as well as company wide solutions to saving water at work.   (Note – this guide contains general information only. Workplaces and workers should do their own due diligence and make their own decisions as … Read more

Saving water might be one way for a school to practice sustainability, and in the guide below, we list some ways schools may manage water more sustainably. We’ve split it up into the categories of food and food waste, indirect water use, and direct water use.   (Note – this guide contains general information only. … Read more